Build & manage your website.
Create custom maps & infographics.
Collaborate on any visual communications that support your organization.
ARCHITECTURE ILLUSTRATIONS & PRINT SHOP
Born from our love of urban exploration & the stunning beauty of historic buildings, every print is carefully rendered (by a human) to accentuate the ornamental details of these architectural treasures and neighborhood institutions. We especially love the craftsmanship and attention to detail common in the era at the turn of the twentieth century.
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A DIRECTORY OF THE INTERNET'S BEST INDEPENDENT RADIO
Looking for some solid background tunes to compliment your day? This site was designed with a simple image-map backdrop to make it easy to navigate the best internet radio from around the world.
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WEBSITE AND VISUALS FOR A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
PreSquared is a Maryland based startup that is migrating academically developed machine learning technology into the field to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and help care coordinators solve some complex problems in the healthcare industry. This custom built website and infographics help communicate the complexities of how this incredible software works.
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TRANSIT MAP / DIAGRAM OF CTA & COMMUTER TRAINS
This (Unofficial) Map Design was created to combine and simplify all of the various train routes in the greater Chicago area including The EL, Metra, & South Shore Line. The diagram is streamlined to focus on urban rail exploration in the city and beyond, and how to navigate connections between the various hubs, routes, and operators.
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TRANSIT MAP / DIAGRAM OF GREATER NEW YORK
The complexity involved in the Greater New York Transit systems is immeasurable. While designers tend to love the Vingelli map more than the average New York commuter, this map was conceived with a middle ground in mind. There is more geographic accuracy integrated while still simplifying angles to go easy on the brain, with a meticulous attention in the details of transfer stations and connections.
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INFO-MAPS CREATED FOR ArchiesPress.com
Simplifying structures and neighborhoods, these maps combine essential elements and local knowledge to create a final design that communicates the essence of these geographic locales.
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AN INTERACTIVE TOUR OF CHICAGO PAST
Inspired by the digitized university and library collections made available online, this project was developed as an approachable tour of Chicago's past by combining and streamlining cartography and images from a wide variety of these archives. The interface of this website aims to convey a sense of place and history through an interactive visual tour of the past somewhere in between nostalgia and academia.
VISIT CHICAGO HISTORY MAP →
CASE STUDY OF THE SURF-PINE GROVE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Utilizing ArcGIS, this project was created to study the historical architecture within a landmarked district of the city of Chicago. Through archived maps and photographs, the story aims to communicate a sense of living history within the neighborhood.
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Vagabond Studios was originally born as a part time venture and passion project while Ryan was living and working on yachts overseas. Inspired by the art and history of his experience abroad, a wide range of project ideas began to take shape. In recent years, the studio has taken many projects into the digital sphere to explore the art and science of way-finding, maps, history, and visual communications.
Catherine joined in 2018 as an accomplished designer with a background in the field of product design, and her eye as an art director is unparalleled. She has also spent many stints working abroad in locations like London, Croatia, Italy, and Portugal (to name a few) leaving a digital trace of images showcasing an incredible skillset as a travel photographer as well.
Although Catherine and Ryan have spent many stints abroad and on the move 'vagabonding' in years past, today we are proudly based in the city of Chicago. Because we operate as a small, independent studio, we can offer quality deliverables at a reasonable cost. Interested in some design work or collaborating on a project for your business or organization?